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Mar. 2, 2015 — Walk down the aisles of any food supplement store and you'll see that the use of nitrate supplements by athletes and fitness buffs has been popular for years. The hope is that these supplements will ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015 — Analyzing data from 58,000 heart stress tests, Johns Hopkins cardiologists report they have developed a formula that estimates one's risk of dying over a decade based on a person's ability to ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Women going through menopause often struggle with weight gain that results when their estrogen levels drop, and many turn to weight-loss supplements. But those supplements may cause an accumulation ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Meditation might be an effective treatment for reducing chronic neck pain, according to research. Chronic neck pain can lead to serious comorbidities like depression. Patients with chronic neck pain ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Many patients with mental illness, even those at high risk for diabetes and other diseases, are not being counseled by health care providers to exercise or eat healthy, a recent studied has ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — There may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought. A new study has found that taking a pre-exercise supplement of the omega-3 PCSO-524, a marine oil lipid derived ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Magnifying a benefit of exercise in mice provided a 'profound' protection from diabetic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly heart condition that affects many people with diabetes. The discovery ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Magnifying a benefit of exercise in mice provided a "profound" protection from diabetic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly heart condition that affects many people with diabetes. The discovery ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Researchers found that having too many food choices increases the obesity problem. In fact, researchers found that having a choice of a high-fat and low-fat diet does not help -- offspring in this ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015 — A targeted approach that overrides muscles' intrinsic energy efficiency and allows muscle to burn more energy, even during low to moderate exercise, has been developed by scientists. The new findings ... full story

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The Best Tips to Burn Calories at Your Desk

Buzz60 (Feb. 3, 2015) — Sitting at a desk all day is terrible for your body, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you burn calories while sitting. Krystin Goodwin (@krystingoodwin) has a few tricks to add a little activity to your work day!
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The Best Foods to Shed Holiday Pounds

Buzz60 (Jan. 2, 2015) — You survived the holidays, and even though you probably have enough chocolates to last you till next year, toss them! There are a few foods that will detox your body and help shed holiday pounds. Krystin Goodwin (@Krystingoodwin) has the best foods to boost your metabolism and loose weight this new year.
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Mar. 2, 2015 — Walk down the aisles of any food supplement store and you'll see that the use of nitrate supplements by athletes and fitness buffs has been popular for years. The hope is that these supplements ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015 — Analyzing data from 58,000 heart stress tests, Johns Hopkins cardiologists report they have developed a formula that estimates one's risk of dying over a decade based on a person's ability ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015 — As the World Cup cross-country ski races wrap up in Falun, Sweden this weekend, it's hard not to wonder what separates the very best skiers from across the globe from the winners. Norwegian ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Women going through menopause often struggle with weight gain that results when their estrogen levels drop, and many turn to weight-loss supplements. But those supplements may cause an accumulation ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Meditation might be an effective treatment for reducing chronic neck pain, according to research. Chronic neck pain can lead to serious comorbidities like depression. Patients with chronic neck pain ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Many patients with mental illness, even those at high risk for diabetes and other diseases, are not being counseled by health care providers to exercise or eat healthy, a recent studied has ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — There may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought. A new study has found that taking a pre-exercise supplement of the omega-3 PCSO-524, a marine oil lipid derived ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Magnifying a benefit of exercise in mice provided a 'profound' protection from diabetic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly heart condition that affects many people with diabetes. The ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Magnifying a benefit of exercise in mice provided a "profound" protection from diabetic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly heart condition that affects many people with diabetes. The ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015 — Researchers found that having too many food choices increases the obesity problem. In fact, researchers found that having a choice of a high-fat and low-fat diet does not help -- offspring in this ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015 — 'Walking football' could have a multitude of health benefits, researchers say, after studying the sport. The new sporting craze of 'Walking Football' may enable people to continue ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015 — Adolescent binge drinking has been linked to a host of problems, including worse school performance, risky sexual behaviors, illicit drugs, and a greater risk of suicide. Binge drinking may also be ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015 — A targeted approach that overrides muscles' intrinsic energy efficiency and allows muscle to burn more energy, even during low to moderate exercise, has been developed by scientists. The new ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015 — Researchers have just released a “precision medicine” approach to diabetes prevention that could keep more people from joining the ranks of the 29 million Americans with diabetes – using ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015 — Chemicals used as synthetic flame retardants that are found in common household items such as couches, carpet padding, and electronics have been found to cause metabolic and liver problems that can ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015 — Obesity represents a global health problem with limited options available for its prevention or treatment. The finding that a key regulator of energy expenditure and body weight is controlled by a ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015 — Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men. Getting enough sleep could help counteract the current ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — Every minute of physical activity may lower risk of heart attack or coronary death in older adults with limited mobility. The amount of activity appeared more important to predicted heart risk than ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — MRI scans of teenagers who had successfully lost weight and kept it off show that they have higher levels of executive function -- the ability to process and prioritize competing interests. Executive ... full story

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